Scott's Posts

Just giving everyone an update on my situation.I am in my 11th week since AVR surgery.I feel great physically.I've been walking everyday but having some pain on an old ankle injury.So I bought a bike that I've been riding everyday instead.Less pain in the ankle and better aerobic exercise for me personally.I asked for a release letter from my surgeon which was written out and mailed to me.He told me 10-12 weeks before I could return to work.I will return in my 12th week.I don't have any pain or soreness.Just a little stiff in the chest sometimes.I've been following all the doctors instructions.My garden looks great.I've washed and waxed all the vehicles and done some yard work while I've been home.Haven't really done much heavy lifting yet so I expect to be tired after my first week back at work..I've done some weightlifting at my home gym but I need to do more.I am going on vacation this saturday for 7 days and will return to work soon afterward.I was looking for a new job and was notified that they hired someone else instead.Not related to my being out recovering. I will be using my gym membership when I get back to build up some lost muscle and endurance.I wish everyone the best with your upcoming surgeries and thank you all for your well wishes,I am very happy to have found this site.It has been very helpful to me..

It's been 7days AVR post-op and I got home yesterday at 12pm.I'm here clicking away.I feel much better than I thought at this point.I can equate that to being in decent shape before surgery,uneventful hospital recovery,fast IMR response,and the many prayers I have received from everyone.I did almost 1mi of walking today..Lung capacity needs work but I guess that comes back in time.my IMR was 1.93 when I left the hospital today it was 2.2. I was told it needs to be between 2 and 3.i got the Sorin Valve made in Italy.Best to all headed to the OR,stay optimistic and do the work!